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MU OET 2015
Manipal University is a pioneer of the Inspired Learning approach to
higher education.
Manipal University is the only university in India which is home to top
ranking institutions across diverse disciplines like engineering, medicine,
dentistry, hotel management, etc.
MU OET is a national level undergraduate exam conducted by Manipal MU OET is a national level undergraduate exam conducted by Manipal
University for medical and dental courses.
The medical aspirants who wish to pursue MBBS and BDS through
Manipal University can apply for these courses through MU Medical OET
2015 applications.
Campuses : It has 4 campuses for medicine i.e KMC Manipal, KMC
Mangalore, MMMC Manipal, MMMC Melaka .
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Exampattern
The test duration is of 2.30 hours and consists of 200 multiple choice
questions (MCQ) of the objective type. The approximate distribution of
questions is as follows: Physics - 50 questions, Chemistry - 50 questions,
Biology - 70 questions, English & General Aptitude - 30 questions. Total
weightage 200 marks. weightage 200 marks.
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Manipal (OET) Engineering 2015 Syllabus
The test papers in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General English
includes questions based on the 10+2 syllabus followed by major 10+2
Boards/Universities.
DYNAMICS
Newtons laws of motion: First law of motion force and inertia with Newtons laws of motion: First law of motion force and inertia with
examples -momentum second law of motion, derivation of F=ma,
mention of spring force F=kx, mention of basic forces in nature impulse
and impulsive forces with examples second law as applied to variable
mass situation third law of motion Identifying action and reaction
forces with examples derivation of law of conservation of momentum
with examples in daily life principle of rocket propulsion inertial and
non-inertial frames apparent weight in a lift and rocket/satellite
problems.
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Fluid Dynamics: Explanation of streamline and turbulent motion
mention of equation of continuity mention of expressions for PE, KE and
pressure energy of an element of a liquid flowing through a pipe
statement and explanation of Bemoullis theorem and its application to
uplift of an aircraft sprayer.
Surface tension: Concept of adhesive and cohesive forces definition of Surface tension: Concept of adhesive and cohesive forces definition of
Surface energy and surface tension and angle of contact explanation of
capillary rise and mention of its expression mention of application of
surface tension to (i) formation of drops and bubbles (ii) capillary action
in wick of a lamp (iii) action of detergents.
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Work power energy: Work done by a force F.S unit of work
graphical representation of work done by a constant and variable force
power units of power energy derivation of expression for gravitation
potential energy and kinetic energy of a moving body statement of work
energy theorem mention of expression for potential energy of a spring
statement and explanation of law of conservation of energy illustration
in he case of a body sliding down on an inclined plane discussion of in he case of a body sliding down on an inclined plane discussion of
special case = 90o for a freely falling body explanation of conservative
and nonqwhen conservative forces with examples explanation of elastic
and inelastic collisions with examples coefficient of restitution
problems.
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Gravitation: Statement and explanation of law of gravitation definition
of G derivation of relation between g and G mention of expression for
variation of g with altitude, depth and latitude statement and
explanation of Keplers laws of planetary motion definition of orbital
velocity and escape velocity and mention of their expressions satellites
basic concepts of geo-stationary satellites, launching of satellites IRS and
communication satellites brief explanation of Inertial mass and communication satellites brief explanation of Inertial mass and
gravitational mass weightlessness remote sensing and essentials of
space communication problems.
Concurrent Co-plannar forces: Definition of resultant and equilibrant
statement of law of parallelogram of forces derivation of expression for
magnitude and direction of two concurrent coplanar forces law of
triangle of forces and its converse Lamis theorem problems.
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HEAT
Gas laws: Statement and explanation of Boyles law and Charles law
definition of Pressure and Volume Coefficient of a gas absolute zero
Kelvin scale of temperature mention of perfect gas equation
explanation of isothermal and adiabatic changes mention of Van-der-
Waals equation of state for real gases. Waals equation of state for real gases.
Mode of heat transfer: Conduction of heat steady state temperature
gradient definition of coefficient of thermal conductivity basic concepts
of convection of heat radiation properties of thermal radiation
radiant energy definition of emissivity and absorptivity perfect black
body statement and explanation of Kirchhoffs law. Newtons law of
cooling Stefans law Wiens displacement and Plancks law qualitative
explanation of solar constant and surface temperature of sun principle
and working of total radiation pyrometer problems.
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GEOMETRICAL OPTICS
Waves: Waves around us brief note on light waves, sound waves, radio
waves, micro waves, seismic waves wave as a carrier of energy
classification of waves. (i) based on medium mechanical and
electromagnetic waves (ii) based on vibration of particles in the medium
Longitudinal & transverse waves one, two & three dimensional waves Longitudinal & transverse waves one, two & three dimensional waves
with example definition of wave amplitude, wave frequency, wave
period, wavelength and wave velocity concept to establish the relation
between pathlof phase of a wave derivation v=f difference and phase
difference definition of a progressive wave and its characteristics
derivation of equation of a progressive wave different forms of a
progressive wave equation definition of wave intensity mention of
expression of wave intensity and its unit statement and explanation of
principles of superposition of waves with examples problems.
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Sound: Properties of sound speed of sound in a gas explanation of
Newtons formula for speed of sound correction by Laplace Newton
Laplace formula discussion of factors affecting speed i.e. pressure,
temperature, humidity and wind definition of sound intensity
explanation of loudness and its unit definition of intensity level and its
unit mention of relation between intensity and loudness distinction
between noise and musical note characteristics of a musical note between noise and musical note characteristics of a musical note
phenomenon of beats and its theory application of beats (i) to find the
frequency of a note (ii) to tune the musical instruments -Doppler effect
derivation of expression for apparent frequency in general case and
discussion to special cases qualitative comparison of Doppler effect in
sound and light problems.
Refraction at a plane surface: Refraction through a parallel sided glass
slab derivation of expressions for lateral shift and normal shift (object in
a denser medium) total internal reflection and its applications -optical
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fibers and its application in communication problems.
Refraction through a prism: Derivation of expression for the refractive
index in terms of A and D -dispersion through a prism experimental
arrangement for pure spectrum deviation produced by a thin prism
dispersive power mention of condition for dispersion without deviation
problems. problems.
Refraction at a spherical surface: Derivation of the relation connecting
n,u,v and r for refraction at a spherical surface (concave towards a point
object in a denser medium) derivation of lens makers formula -power of a
lens magnification derivation of expression for the equivalent focal
length of combination of two thin lenses in contact mention of expression
for equivalent focal length of two thin lenses separated by a distance
problems.
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PHYSICAL OPTICS
Introduction to Theories of Light: A brief explanation of Newtons
corpuscular theory, Huygens wave theory and Maxwells electromagnetic
theory mention of expression for o, qualitative explanation of Hertzs
experiment briefeomspeed of light C=1/ explanation of Plancks
quantumtheory of radiation -dual nature of light. quantumtheory of radiation -dual nature of light.
Interference: Explanation of the phenomenon theory of interference
derivation of conditions for constructive and destructive interference.
Youngs double slit experiment, derivation of expression for fringe width
qualitative explanation of interference at thin films and Newtons rings
problems.
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Diffraction: Explanation of the phenomenon distinction between
Fresnel and Fraunhoffer diffraction -qualitative explanation of diffraction
at single slit and analysis of diffraction pattern (Fraunhoffer type) -
qualitative explanation of plane diffraction grating at normal incidence
limit of resolution resolving power Rayleighs criterion definition and
mention of expression for resolving powers of microscope and telescope
problems. problems.
Polarisation: Explanation of the phenomenon representation of
polarized and unpolarised light -explanation of plane of polarization and
plane of vibration methods of producing plane polarized light : by
reflection Brewsters law, refraction, double refraction, selective
absorption construction and application of polaroids optical activity
specific rotatory power construction and working of Laurents half
shade polarimeter mention of circularly and elliptically polarized light
problems.
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Speed of light: Michelsons rotating mirror experiment to determine of
light importance of speed of light.
ELECTROSTATICS
Electric charges: Concept of charge Coulombs law, absolute and
relative permittivity SI unit of charge.
Electrostatic Field: Concept of electric field definition of field strength Electrostatic Field: Concept of electric field definition of field strength
derivation of expression for the field due to an isolated change, concept of
dipole mention of expression for the field due to a dipole -definition of
dipole moment mention of expression for torque on a dipole
explanation of polarization of a dielectric medium dielectric strength
concept of lines of force and their characteristics explanation of electric
flux statement and explanation of Gauss theorem and its applications to
derive expressions for electric intensity (a) near the surface of a charged
conductor
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(b) near a spherical conductor concept of electric potential derivation
of the relation between electric field and potential derivation of
expression for potential due to an isolated charge explanation of
potential energy of a systemof charges problems.
Capacitors: Explanation of capacity of a conductor and factors on which it
depends definition of capacitance and its unit derivation of expression depends definition of capacitance and its unit derivation of expression
for capacity of a spherical conductor principle of a capacitor derivation
of expression for capacitance of parallel plate capacitor mention of
expression for capacitance of spherical and cylindrical capacitors
derivation of expression for energy stored in a capacitor derivation of
expression for equivalent capacitance of capacitors in series and parallel
mention of uses of capacitors problems.
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CURRENT ELECTRICITY
Electric current: Microscope view of current through conductors
(random motion of electrons) explanation of drift d -nvelocity and
mobility derivation of expression for current I = neA deduction of Ofims
law origin of resistance definition of resistivity temperature
coefficient of resistance concept of super conductivity explanation of coefficient of resistance concept of super conductivity explanation of
critical temperature, critical field and high temperature superconductors
mention of uses of superconductors thermistors and mention of their
uses colour code for resistors -derivation of expression for effective
resistance of resistances in series and parallel -derivation of expression
for branch currents definition of emf and internal resistance of a cell
Ohms lawapplied to a circuit -problems.
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Kirchoffs laws: Statement and explanation of Kirchoffs laws for
electrical network explanation of Wheastones network derivation of
the condition for its balance by applying Kirchoffs laws principle of
metre bridge problems.
Magnetic effect of electric current: Magnetic field produced by electric
current statement and explanation of Biot Savarts (Laplaces) law current statement and explanation of Biot Savarts (Laplaces) law
derivation of expression for magnetic field at any point on the axis of a
circular coil carrying current and hence expression for magnetic field at
the centre current in a circular coil as a magnetic dipole explanation of
magnetic moment of the current loop mention of expression for the
magnetic field due to (i) a straight current carrying conductor (ii) at a
point on the axis of a solenoid basic concepts of terrestrial magnetism
statement and explanation of Tangent law -construction and theory of
tangent galvanometer problems.
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Mechanical effect of electric current: Mention of expression for force on
a charge moving in magnetic field mention of expression for force on a
conductor carrying current kept in a magnetic field statement of
Flemings left hand rule explanation of magnetic field strength in terms
of flux density derivation of expression for the force between two
parallel conductors carrying currents and hence definition of ampere -
mention of expression for torque on a current loop kept in an uniform mention of expression for torque on a current loop kept in an uniform
magnetic field construction and theory of moving coil galvanometer
conversion of a pointer galvanometer into an ammeter and voltmeter -
problems.
Electromagnetic Induction: Statement explanation of Faradays laws of
electromagnetic induction and Lenzs law derivation of expression for
emf induced in a rod moving in a uniform magnetic field -explanation of
self induction and mutual induction mention of expression for energy
stored in a coil -explanation of eddy currents alternating currents
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derivation of expression for sinusoidal emf definition of phase and
frequency of ac mention of the expression for instantaneous, peak, rms,
and average values -derivation of expression for current in case of ac
applied to a circuit containing (i) pure resistor (ii) inductor (iii) capacitor
derivation of expression for impedance and current in LCR series circuit
by phasor diagrm method explanation of resonance derivation of
expression for resonant frequency brief account of sharpness of expression for resonant frequency brief account of sharpness of
resonance and Q-factor mention of expression for power in ac circuits
power factor and wattless current qualitative description of choke -basic
ideas of magnetic hysteresis construction and working of transformers
mention of sources of power loss in transformers ac meters principle
and working of moving iron meter qualitative explanation of
transmission of electrical power advantages of ac and dc problems.
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ATOMIC PHYSICS
Introduction to atomic physics: Mention of the types of electron
emission description and theory of Dunningtons method of finding e/m
of an electron explanation of types of spectra: emission and absorption
spectra brief account of Fraunhoffer lines qualitative explanation of
electromagnetic spectrumwith emphasis on frequency.
Photo electric effect: Explanation of photo electric effect experiment to
study photo electric effect -experimental observations Einsteins photo
electric equation and its explanation principle and uses of photo cells: (i)
photo emissive (ii) photo voltaic (iii) photo conductive cells problems.
Dual nature of matter: Concept of matter waves arriving at the
expression for de Brogile Wave length -principle and working of G.P.
Thomsons experiment principle of Electron Microscope Scanning
Electron Microscope Transmission Electron Microscope and Atomic -Force
Microscope.
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Bohrs Atom model: Bohrs atomic model for Hydrogen like atoms
Bohrs postulates arriving at the expressions for radius, velocity, energy
and wave number explanation of spectral series of Hydrogen -energy
level diagram explanation of ionization and excitation energy
limitations of Bohrs theory -qualitative explanation of Sommerfeld &
Vector atommodels problems.
Scattering of light: Explanation of coherent and incoherent scattering
blue of the sky and sea red at sunrise and sunset basic concepts and
applications of Raman effect.
Lasers: Interaction between energy levels and electromagnetic radiation
laser action population inversion optical pumping properties of
lasers construction and working of Ruby laser mention of applications
of lasers brief account of photonics.
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Nuclear Physics: Characteristics of nucleus qualitative explanation of
liquid drop model qualitative explanation of nuclear magnetic resonance
(NMR) and its applications in medical diagnostics as MRI -nuclear forces
and their characteristics explanation of Einsteins mass energy relation
definition of amu and eV arriving at 1amu = 931 Mev examples to
show the conversion of mass into energy and vice-versa mass defect
binding energy specific binding energy BE curve packing fraction. binding energy specific binding energy BE curve packing fraction.
Nuclear fission with equations nuclear chain reaction critical mass
controlled and un-controlled chain reactions types of nuclear reactors
and mention of their principles disposal of nuclear waste. Nuclear fusion
stellar energy (carbon & proton cycles) problems.
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Radioactivity: Laws of radioactivity (i) -mSoddys group displacement laws
(ii) decay law derivation of N=NOe- explanation of decay constant
derivation of expression for half life mention of expression for mean life
relation between half and mean life units of activity: Bequerrel and Curie
Artificial transmutation: Artificial radioactivity radio isotopes and mention
of their uses brief account of biological effects of radiations and safety of their uses brief account of biological effects of radiations and safety
measures problems.
Elementary particles: Basic concepts of -decay neutrino
hypothesisbleptons and hadrons qualitative explanation of and Quarks.
Solid state electronics: Qualitative explanation of Bond theory of solids
classification of conductors, insulators and semiconductors intrinsic and
extrinsic semiconductors p-type and n-type semiconductors -construction
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Digital Electronics: Logic gates -AND, OR, NOR & NAND symbols and
truth table applications of logic gates (Boolean equations) half adder
and full adder.
Soft condensed matter physics: Liquid crystals classification,
thermotropic ( nematic, cholesteric and smectic) and lyotropic liquid
crystals mention of applications of liquid crystals basic concepts of crystals mention of applications of liquid crystals basic concepts of
emulsions, gels & foams.
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STOICHIOMETRY
Equivalent mass of elements definition, principles involved in the
determination of equivalent masses of elements by hydrogen displacement
method, oxide method, chloride method and inter conversion method
(experimental determination not needed). Numerical problems.
Equivalent masses of acids, bases and salts.
Atomic mass, Moleqular mass, vapour density-definitions. Relationship
between molecular mass and vapour density. Concept of STP conditions.
Gram molar volume. Experimental determination of molecular mass of a
volatile substance by Victor Meyers method. Numerical problems.
Mole concept and Avogadro number, numerical problems involving
calculation of: Number of moles when the mass of substance is given, the
mass of a substance when number of moles are given and number of
particles from the mass of the substance. Numerical problems involving
mass-mass, mass-volume relationship in chemical reactions.
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Expression of concentration of solutions-ppm, normality, molarity and
mole fraction. Principles of volumetric analysis- standard solution,
titrations and indicators-acid-base (phenolphthalein and methyl orange)
and redox (Diphenylamine). Numerical problems.
ATOMIC STRUCTURE
Introduction- constituents of atoms, their charge and mass. Introduction- constituents of atoms, their charge and mass.
Atomic number and atomic mass.
Wave nature of light, Electromagnetic spectrum-emission spectrum of
hydrogen-Lyman series, Balmer series, Paschen series, Brackett series and
Pfund series. Rydbergs equation. Numerical problems involving
calculation of wavelength and wave numbers of lines in the hydrogen
spectrum. Atomic model- Bhors theory, (derivation of equation for energy
and radius not required). Explanation of origin of lines in hydrogen
spectrum. Limitations of Bhors theory. Dual nature of electron- distinction
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between a particle and a wave. de Broglies theory. Matter-wave equation
(to be derived). Heisenbergs uncertainty principle (Qualitative). Quantum
numbers n, l, m and s and their significance and inter relationship.
Concept of orbital- shapes of s, p and d orbitals. Paulis exclusion principle
and aufbau principle. Energy level diagram and (n+1) rule. Electronic
configuration of elements with atomic numbers from 1 to 54. Hunds rule of
maximummultiplicity. maximummultiplicity.
General electronic configurations of s, p and d block elements.
PERIODIC PROPERTIES
Periodic table with 18 groups to be used.
Atomic radii (Van der Waal and covalent) and ionic radii: Comparison of size
of cation and anion with the parent atom, size of isoelectronic ions.
Ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity- Definition with
illustrations. Variation patterns in atomic radius, ionization energy, electron
affinity, electronegativity down the group and along the period and their
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interpretation.
OXIDATIONNUMBER
Oxidation and reduction-Electronic interpretation.
Oxidation number: definition, rules for computing oxidation number.
Calculation of the oxidation number of an atomin a compound/ion.
Balancing redox equations using oxidation number method, calculation of Balancing redox equations using oxidation number method, calculation of
equivalent masses of oxidising and reducing agents.
GASEOUS STATE
GAS LAWS: Boyles Law, Charles Law, Avogadros hypothesis, Daltons law
of partial pressures, Grahams law of diffusion and Gay Lussacs law of
combining volumes. Combined gas equation. Kinetic molecular theory of
gases-postulates, root mean square velocity, derivation of an equation for
the pressure exerted by a gas. Expressions for r.m.s velocity and kinetic
energy fromthe kinetic gas equation.
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Numerical problems. Ideal and real gases, Ideal gas equation, value of R (SI
units). Deviation of real gases from the ideal behaviour. PV-P curves.
Causes for the deviation of real gases from ideal behavior. Derivation of
Van der Waals equation and interpretation of PV-P curves.
CHEMICAL KINETICS
Introduction. Commercial importance of rate studies. Order of a reaction. Introduction. Commercial importance of rate studies. Order of a reaction.
Factors deciding the order of a reaction-relative concentrations of the
reactants and mechanism of the reaction. Derivation of equation for the
rate constant of a first order reaction. Unit for the rate constant of a first
order reaction. Half-life period. Relation between half-life period and
order of a reaction. Numerical problems.
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Determination of the order of a reaction by the graphical and the
Ostwalds isolation method. Zero order, fractional order and pseudo first
order reactions with illustrations. Effect of temperature on the rate of a
reaction-temperature coefficient of a reaction. Arrhenius interpretation of
the energy of activation and temperature dependence of the rate of
reaction. Arrhenius equation. Influence of catalyst on energy profile.
Numerical problems on energy of activation. Numerical problems on energy of activation.
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS WITHOXYGEN-2, AMINES
Phenols:
Uses of phenol.
Classification: Mono, di and tri-hydric Phenols
Isolation from coal tar and manufacture by Cumene process.
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Methods of preparation of phenol from Sodium benzene
sulphonate,Diazonium salts Chemical properties: Acidity of Phenols-
explanation using resonance-Effect of substituents on Acidity(methyl
group and nitro group as substituents), Ring substitution reactions-
Bromination, Nitration, Friedel-crafts methylation, Kolbes reaction,
Reimer-Tiemann reaction.
Aldehydes and Ketones:
Uses of methanal,benzaldehyde and acetophenone
Nomenclature
General methods of preparation of aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes and
ketones from Alcohols and Calcium salts of carboxylic acids
Common Properties of aldehydes and ketones
a) Addition reactions with Hydrogen cyanide, sodium bisulphate
b) Condensation reactions with-Hydroxylamine, Hydrazine, Phenyl
hydrazine, Semicarbazide
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c) Oxidation.
Special reactions of aldehydes:Cannizzaros reaction-mechanism to be
discussed, Aldol condensation, Perkins reaction, Reducing properties-
with Tollens and Fehlings reagents.
Special reaction of ketones-Clemmensens reduction
Monocarboxylic Acids: Monocarboxylic Acids:
Uses of methanoic acid and ethanoic acid.
Nomenclature and general methods of preparation of aliphatic acids
From Alcohols, Cyanoalkanes and Grignard reagent
General properties of aliphatic acids: Reactions with Sodium
bicarbonate, alcohols, Ammonia, Phosphorus pentachloride and soda lime
Strength of acids-explanation using resonance.
Effect of substituents (alkyl group and halogen as substituents)
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Amines:
Uses of Aniline
Nomenclature Classification-Primary, Secondary, Tertiary-aliphatic and
aromatic.
General methods of preparation of primary amines from Nitro
hydrocarbons, Nitriles(cyano hydrocarbons), Amides(Hoffmanns hydrocarbons, Nitriles(cyano hydrocarbons), Amides(Hoffmanns
degradation)
General Properties Alkylation,Nitrous acid, Carbyl amine reaction,
Acylation
Tests to distinguish between-Primary, secondary, Tertiary amines-
Methylation method.
Interpretaion of Relative Basicity of-Methylamine, Ammonia and Aniline
using inductive effect.
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HYDROCARBONS-2
Stability of Cycloalkanes-Baeyers Strain theory-interpretation of the
properties of Cycloalkanes, strain less ring. Elucidation of the structure of
Benzene Valence Bond Theory and Molecular Orbital Theory. Mechanism
of electrophilic substitution reactions of Benzene-halogenations, nitration,
sulphonation and Friedel Crafts reaction. sulphonation and Friedel Crafts reaction.
HALOALKANES
Monohalogen derivaties:
Nomenclature and General methods of preparation from-Alcohols and
alkenes.
General properties of monohalogen derivatives: Reduction, with alcoholic
KOH, Nucleophilic substitution reactions with alcoholic KCN, AgCN and
aqueous KOH, with Magnesium, Wurtz reaction, Wurtz-Fittigs reaction,
Friedal-Crafts reaction
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Mechanism of Nucleophilic Substitution reactions- SN1 mechanism of
Hydrolysis of teritiary butyl bromide and SN2 mechanism of Hydrolysis of
methyl bromide.
COORDINATIONCOMPOUNDS
Co-ordination compound: Definition, complex ion, ligands, types of
ligands-mono, bi, tri and polydentate ligands. Co-ordination number, ligands-mono, bi, tri and polydentate ligands. Co-ordination number,
isomerism (ionization linkage, hydrate), Werners theory, Sidgwicks
theory, and E A N rule, Nomenclature of coordination, compounds.Valance
Bond Theory: sp
3
, dsp
2
and d
2
sp
3
hybridisation taking [Ni(Co)
4
],
[Cu(NH
3
)
4
]SO4, K
4
[Fe(CN)
6
] respectively as examples.
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CHEMICAL BONDING 2
Covalent bonding-molecular orbital theory :linear combination of atomic
orbitals (Qualitative approach), energy level diagram, rules for filling
molecular orbitals, bonding and anti bonding orbitals, bond order,
electronic configuration of H
2
, Li
2
and O
2
Non existence of He
2
and
paramagnetismof O
2
. paramagnetismof O
2
.
Metallic bond: Electron gas theory (Electron Sea model), definition of
metallic bond, correlation of metallic properties with nature of metallic
bond using electron gas theory.
CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS-2
Spontaneous and nonSpontaneous process. Criteria for spontaneity-
tendency to attain a state of minimum energy and maximum randomness.
Entropy-Entropy as a measure of randomness, change in entropy, unit of
entropy. Entropy and spontaneity. Second lawof thermodynamics.
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Gibbs free as a driving force of a reaction Gibbs equation. Prediction of
feasibility of a process in terms of G using Gibbs equation. Standard free
energy change and its relation to Kp(equation to be assumed). Numerical
problems.
SOLIDSTATE
Crystalline and amorphous solids, differences. Types of crystalline solids Crystalline and amorphous solids, differences. Types of crystalline solids
covalent, ionic, molecular and metallic solids with suitable examples.
Space lattice, lattice points, unit cell and Co- ordination number.
Types of cubic lattice-simple cubic, body centered cubic, face centered
cubic and their coordination numbers. Calculation of number of particles
in cubic unit cells. Ionic crystals-ionic radius, radius ratio and its relation
to co-ordination number and shape. Structures of NaCl and CsCl crystals.
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ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Electrolytes and non electrolytes. Electrolysis-Faradays laws of
electrolysis. Numerical problems. Arrhenius theory of electrolytic
dissociation, Merits and limitations. Specific conductivities and molar
conductivity-definitions and units. Strong and weak electrolytes-examples.
Factors affecting conductivity. Factors affecting conductivity.
Acids and Bases: Arrhenius concept, limitations. Bronsted and Lowrys
concept, merits and limitations. Lewis concept, Strengths of Acids and
Bases dissociation constants of weak acids and weak bases. Ostwalds
dilution law for a weak electrolytes-(equation to be derived) expression
for hydrogen ion concentration of weak acid and hydroxyl ion
concentration of weak base numerical problems.
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Ionic product of water. pH concept and pH scale. pKa and pkb values-
numerical problems. Buffers, Buffer action, mechanism of buffer action in
case of acetate buffer and ammonia buffer. Hendersons equation for pH of a
buffer (to be derived). Principle involved in the preparation of buffer of
required pH-numerical problems. Ionic equilibrium: common ion effect,
solubility.2B and AB2product, expression for Ksp of sparingly soluble salts
of types AB, A B2Relationship between solubility and solubility product of of types AB, A B2Relationship between solubility and solubility product of
salts of types AB, A. Applications of common ion effect and solubility
product in inorganic2 and AB qualitative analysis. Numerical problems.
Electrode potential: Definition, factors affecting single electrode potential.
Standard electrode potential. Nernsts equation for calculating single
electrode potential (to be assumed). Construction of electro-chemical cells-
illustration using Daniel cell. Cell free energy change [Go =-nFEo (to be
assumed)]. Reference electrode: Standard Hydrogen Electrode-construction,
use of SHE for determination of SRP of other single electrodes. Limitations
of SHE.
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Electrochemical series and its applications. Corrosion as an
electrochemical phenomenon, methods of prevention of corrosion.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Inductive effect, Mesomeric effect and Electromeric effect with
illustrations, Conversion of methane to ethane and vice versa and
Methanol to ethanol and vice versa. Methanol to ethanol and vice versa.
ISOMERISM-2
Stereo isomerism:geometrical and optical isomerism
Geometrical isomerism-Illustration using 2-butene, maleic acid and
fumaric acid as example, Optical Isomerism-Chirality, optical activity-
Dextro and Laevo rotation(Dand L notations).
CARBOHYDRATES
Biological importance of carbohydrates, Classification into mono, oligo
and poly saccharides. Elucidation of the open chain structure of Glucose.
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Haworths structures of Glucose, Fructose, Maltose and
Sucrose(elucidation not required).
OILS AND FATS
Biological importance of oils and fats, Fatty acids-saturated, unsaturated,
formation of triglycerides. Generic formula of triglycerides.
Chemical nature of oils and fats-saponification, acid hydrolysis, rancidity Chemical nature of oils and fats-saponification, acid hydrolysis, rancidity
refining of oils, hydrogenation of oils, drying oils, iodine value.
AMINOACIDS AND PROTEINS
AminoacidsaBiological importance of proteins, General formula
Formulae and unique feature of glycine, alanine, serine, cysteine, aspartic
acid, lysine, tyrosine and proline. Zwitter ion, amphiprotic nature,
isoelectric point, peptide bond, polypeptides and proteins. Denaturation of
proteins
Structural features of Insulin a natural polypeptide.
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METALLURGY 2
Physico-chemical concepts involved in the following metallurgical
operations -
Desilverisation of lead by Parkes process-Distribution law.
Reduction of metal oxides Ellingham diagrams Relative tendency to
undergo oxidation in case of elements Fe Ag, Hg, Al, C. Cr, and Mg. undergo oxidation in case of elements Fe Ag, Hg, Al, C. Cr, and Mg.
Blast furnace metallurgy of iron Reactions involved and their role,
Maintenance of the temperature gradient, Role of each ingredient and
Energetics
INDUSTRIALLY IMPORTANT COMPOUNDS:
Manufacture of Caustic soda by Nelsons cell Method, Ammonia by Habers
process, Sulphuric acid by Contact process and Potassium dichromate
fromchromite.
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Uses of the above compounds.
Chemical properties of Sulphuric acid: Action with metals, Dehydrating
nature, Oxidation reactions and Reaction with PCI
Chemical properties of potassium dichromate: With KOH, Oxidation
reactions, formation of chromyl chloride.
GROUP 18, NOBEL GASES GROUP 18, NOBEL GASES
Applications of noble gases. Isolation of rare gases from Ramsay and
Raleighs method and separation of individual gases from noble gas
mixture (Dewars charcoal adsorption method).Preparation of Pt XeF6 by
Neil Bartlett.
d BLOCK ELEMENTS (TRANSITION ELEMENTS)
Definition. 3d series: electronic configurations, size, variable oxidation
states, colour, magnetic properties, catalytic behaviour, complex formation
and their interpretations.
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THEORY OF DILUTE SOLUTIONS
Vant Hoffs theory of dilute Solutions. colligative property. Examples of
colligative properties-lowering of vapour pressure, elevation in boiling
points, depression in freezing point and osmotic pressure.
Lowering of vapour pressure-Raoults law (mathematical form to be
assumed). Ideal and non ideal solutions (elementary idea) measurement assumed). Ideal and non ideal solutions (elementary idea) measurement
of relative lowering of vapour pressure-ostwald and Walkers dymnamic
method. Determination of molecular mass by lowering of vapour
pressure). Numerical problems.
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COLLOIDS
Introduction. Colloidal system and particle size. Types of colloidal
systems. Lyophilic and lyiphobic sols, examples and differences.
Preparation of sols by Bredigs arc method and peptisation. Purification of
sols-dialysis and electro dialysis. Properties of sols-Tyndall effect,
Brownian movement electrophoresis, origin of charge, coagulation, Hardy Brownian movement electrophoresis, origin of charge, coagulation, Hardy
and Schulze rule, Protective action of sols. Gold number. Gold number of
gelatin and starch. Applications of colloids. Electrical precipitation of
smoke, clarification of drinking water and formation of delta.
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BIOLOGY I
GENERAL BIOLOGY TOPICS
Biosystematics: Introduction a) Need, history and types of classification
(Artificial, Natural and Phylogenetic) b) Species concept, Binomial
nomenclature with examples, Rules and advantages of binomial
nomenclature. Linnaean hierarchy Kingdom to species with examples nomenclature. Linnaean hierarchy Kingdom to species with examples
(Cocos nucifera and Homo sapiens). The five kingdom system of
classification in detail General characters of kingdoms Monera, Protista,
Mycota, Metaphyta and Metazoa.
Cell Biology: Cell structure: Structure and functions of cell components
cell wall, plasma membrane (fluid mosaic model), endoplasmic reticulum,
plastids (brief), mitochondria (brief), Golgi complex, Ribosomes,
Lysosomes, Centrosome, vacuole and nucleus nuclear envelope (nuclear
pores and nuclear lamina) nucleoplasm, nucleolus and chromatin.
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A brief account of ergastic substances (mention about reserve food,
secretory and excretory substances with examples). Differences between
plant cell and animal cell.
Chromosomes: Discovery, shape, size and number of chromosomes,
Autosomes and allosomes; Karyotype and idiogram. Chemical
composition and function. General structure Concept of centromere composition and function. General structure Concept of centromere
(primary constriction), secondary constriction, satellite, kinetochore,
telomere. Types of chromosomes based on the position of centromere.
Ultrastructural organization of the eukaryotic chromosome nucleosome
model. Numerical aspects of chromosomes: A brief note on aneuploidy
(monosomy and trisomy) and euploidy (haploidy, diploidy and
polyploidy).
Cell Reproduction: Cell division and types. Concept of cell cycle. Mitotic
division and significance.
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Meiotic division and its significance. Cancer meaning of cancer, benign
and malignant tumours, characters of cancer cells, types of cancer
(Carcinoma, Sarcoma, Lymphoma and Leukemia), causes of cancer
(physical, chemical and biological carcinogens with examples). Concept of
cell senescence and apoptosis (programmed cell death).
BOTANY TOPICS BOTANY TOPICS
Diversity of life on earth: KingdomMonera and other simple living forms
Prions and Viroids: Concept of prions and viroids definition, discovery,
chemical nature with one example of disease each Creutzfeldt Jacob
disease (CJD) and Potato spindle tuber disease (PSTV).
Viruses: Introduction living and non-living properties of viruses. Types
of viruses Plant viruses, Animal viruses, Bacterial viruses, DNA viruses
and RNA viruses (Only definitions with examples to include the following
Viral disease in plants Tobacco Mosaic, Cauliflower Mosaic,
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Potato Mottle, Leaf Mosaic of tomato and Banana Bunchy Top; viral
diseases in animals-Rabies, Dog distemper, Viral diseases in man-Japanese
Encephalitis, Poliomyelitis, Hepatitis-B, Herpes, AIDS and Conjunctivitis).
Structure of T4 Bacteriophage, multiplication of T4 phage (Lytic cycle
only).
Bacteria: Introduction. Classification of bacteria based on mode of Bacteria: Introduction. Classification of bacteria based on mode of
nutrition (Heterotrophic bacteria parasitic, saprophytic and sumbiotic
and Autotrophic bacteria photosynthetic and chemosynthetic; definition
and one example for each group). Ultrastrucutre of the bacterial cell.
Reproduction in bacteria asexual reproduction by binary fission,
endospore formation and sexual mechanism (genetic recombination in
bacteria transduction, transformation and conjugation with details of
HFR conjugation only). Importance of bacteria (i) Beneficial aspects
Scavenging, Fermentation, Retting, Antibiotics, Ecological importance,
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Importance in Genetic engineering and Importance in mineral extraction.
(ii) Harmful aspects (iii) Food spoilage and food poisoning. Bacterial
diseases Brief and introductory information on the following diseases:
Cirtus canker, Anthrax, Cholera, Gastric ulcer, Tuberculosis and Syphilis
(details of treatment are not required). (iv) A brief introduction on
Archaea and their importance.
Cyanobacteria: Introudction. Structure and reproduction of Nostoc.
Differences between bacteria and Cyanobacteria. Importance of
Cyanobacteria.
KingdomProtista: General characters. Mentioning the following divisions
with suitable examples
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Chrysophyta (Diatoms), Euglenophyta (Euglena) and Protozoa. Taxonomic
position of Algae with reference to the five-kingdom classification
choosing the following examples: Desmids (typical members of Protista)
and Spirogyra (A member of metaphyta) are both included in division
Chlorophyta (Green Algae).Importance of Algae (in brief).
Kingdom Mycota: The Fungi: General characters of Fungi. Mentioning Kingdom Mycota: The Fungi: General characters of Fungi. Mentioning
divisions with suitable examples. Zygomycota Rhizopus: Ascomycota
Saccharomyces; Basidiomycota Agaricus; Duteromycota Cercospora.
Importance of Fungi; A brief account of mushroom culturing (paddy straw
mushroomculturing).
Kingdom Metaphyta: Bryophyta: General characters of Bryophytes.
Mentioning classes with suitable examples Hepaticopsida Riccia;
Anthocerotopsida Anthoceros; Bryopsida Funaria.
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Pteridophyta: General characters of Pteridophytes.Mentioning classes
with suitable examples Psilotopsida Psilotum; Lycopsida Selaginella;
Sphenopsida Equisetum; Pteropsida Nephrolepis.
Gymnosperms: General characters of Gymnosperms. Mentioning classes
with suitable examples Cycadopsida Cycas; Coniferopsida Pinus;
Gnetopsida Gnetum. Gnetopsida Gnetum.
Angiosperms: General characters of angiosperms Typical
dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous plants (Brassica and brass) and
difference between dicotyledons and monocotyledons. Study of the
Angiosperm flower. Technical terms used in description of flower
Actinomorphic, Zygomorphic, Unisexual, Bisexual, Pedicellate, Sessile,
Bracteate, Ebracteate, Homochlamydeous, Heterochlamydeous. Complete
flower, Incomplete flower, Epigynous, Hypogynous and Perigynous
flowers. The parts of the flower:
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a) Accessory whorls:
(i) Concept of perianth
(ii) Calyx polysepalous and gemosepalous condition with one example
each.
(iii) Corolla Polypetalous and Gamopetalous condition.
(iv) Aestivation definition and types Valvate, Imbricate and Twisted (iv) Aestivation definition and types Valvate, Imbricate and Twisted
types with one example each.
b) Essential whorls:
(i) Androecium parts of a stamen, adelphy, syngeny, synandry and
epipetaly. Anther lobes monothecous and dithecous conditions with one
example each.
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(ii) Gynoecium part of gynoecium, concept of carpel, Types of
gynoecium apocarpous and syncarpous gynoecium. Types of gynoecium
based on number of carpels monocarpellary, bicarpellary, tricarpellary
and multicarpellary conditions.Nature of ovary of gynoecium with
reference to locule unilocular, bilocular, trilocular and multilocular
conditions. Placentation definition, types marginal, axile, basal and
parietal. parietal.
International structure of essential parts: a) T.S of mature anther and
structure of the pollen grain (Microsporogenesis not needed) b) Structure
of a mature anatropous ovule (Megasporogenesis not needed).
Pollination in Angiosperms: Definition, self and cross pollination, types
(Autogamy, Allogamy, Geitonogamy, Xenogamy, Cleistogamy, Homogamy).
Agents (Anemophily, Zoophily Entomophily Ornithophily and
Hydrophily) with examples. (Pollination mechanisms not needed).
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Fertilization in Angiosperms: Definition, a brief account of double
fertiltzation and its significance (Embroyogeny not required).
The Angiosperm fruit: Definition, types of fruits Simple fruits fleshy
fruits (drupe and berry),
Dry fruits (capsule, cypsela and cremocarp) and Pome (apple). Aggregate
fruits etaerio of follicles. Multi fruits Scrosis. fruits etaerio of follicles. Multi fruits Scrosis.
The Angiosperm seed: Concept of seed. A typical dicotyledonous seed
(Example: Bean seed). A typical monocotyledonous seed (Example: Maize
grain).
Taxonomy and Economic Botany: Taxonomy: An outline of classification
system of Engler and Prantl. Distinguishing characters and plants of
economic interest of the following families of angiosperms:
Malvaceae (Hibiscus, Cotton, Ladys finger).
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Apocynaceae ( Catheranthus roseus, Rauwolfia serpentiana, Plumeria
alba and Neriumindicum)
Musaceae (Musa paradisiaca and Ravenala madagascariensis).
Economic Botany: Introduction. Oil yielding plants Groundnut and
Sunflower. Cereals and millets Rice and Jowar. Pulses Pigeon pea and
Bengal gram. Medicinal plants Adathoda vasica, Ephedra gerardiana, Bengal gram. Medicinal plants Adathoda vasica, Ephedra gerardiana,
Dryopteris, Santalum album, Gymnema sylvestre, Ocimum sanctum,
Phyllanthus emblica. Spices Pepper, cloves and cardamom. Beverages
Coffee, cocoa and tea. (Mentioning scientific names, flmily, parts used and
uses only).
Elements of plant pathhology: Symptoms, etiology, type and nature of
pathogens, and methods of control with reference to the following
diseases:
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(i) Banana bunchy top
(ii)Tikka disease of groundnut
(iii)Crown gall (of any common dicot plant).
GENERAL BIOLOGY TOPICS
Introduction to Biology: Definition of Biology and its main branches
Botany and Zoology. Scope of Biology. Branches of Biology(definition Botany and Zoology. Scope of Biology. Branches of Biology(definition
only). Classical branches morphology, cytology, histology, anatomy,
physiology, developmental biology, biosystamatics, genetics, ecology,
organic evolution and palaeontology. Interdisciplinary branches
biophysics, biochemistry and biostatistics. Applied branches and career
prospects agriculture, entomology, sylviculture, pathology, apiculture,
microbiology and bioinformatics. Role of biology in dispelling myths and
disbeliefs.
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Biomolecules: Carbohydrates: Definition. Classification monosaccharides
(ribose, deoxyribose, glucose, fructose and galactose), oligosaccharides
(maltose, sucrose and lactose) and polysaccharides (starch, glycogen,
cellulose, pectin, chitin and agar agar). Biological significance.
Proteins: Definition. Classification simple proteins (albumins, globulins,
histones, actin, myosin and keratin), conjugate proteins Chromoproteins
(haemoglobin), glycoproteins (mucin of saliva), phospoproteins (casein of (haemoglobin), glycoproteins (mucin of saliva), phospoproteins (casein of
milk) and lipoproteins (lipovitelline of egg yolk). Biological significance of
amino acid and proteins.
Lipids: Definition. Classification Simple lipids oils (vegetable oil and oil of
animal origin), fats (butter) and waxes (beeswax), Compound lipids
phospholipids (lecithin and cephalin) and sphingolipids
(cerebrosides),Related compounds steroids (estrogen, progesterone and
testosterone), sterols (cholestoral) and prostaglandins. Biological
significance.
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Enzymes: Definition, properties, classification based on functions. Mode
of action induced fit theory of Koshland.
Nucleic acid: Occurrence, basic chemical composition (nucleoside and
nucleotide), mention of type (DNA and RNA) and functions (structural
details are not required). [*Note: Details of chemical structure of
biomolecules are not required]. biomolecules are not required].
Origin of life and organic evolution: Origin of life: Introduction. Concept
of abiogenesis and biogenesis (experimental evidences not
required).A.I.Oparins Theory of chemical evolution of life (Views of
Haldane and Sidney Fox to be mentioned).Stanley Millers experiment in
support of chemical evolution.
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Organic evolution: Introduction. Darwins theory (DDT resistance in
mosquitoes and industrial melanism in Peppered moth, to illustrate
natural selection to be quoted as examples).Brief account of Mutation
theory. NeoDarwininism Introduction, Darwinian concept vs
NeoDarwinian concept (gene pool and gene frequency), Hary Weinberg
law and sources of variations as evolutionary force sexual reproduction,
genetic drift, gene flow, mutation and isolation (reproductive and genetic drift, gene flow, mutation and isolation (reproductive and
geographic).
ZOOLOGY TOPICS
Diversity of animal life: Introduction. Outline classification of kingdom
Animalia (only the major phyla to be considered). Major animal phyla:
Outline classification as treated in A Manual of Zoology Vol. I and Vol. II
(1971) by Ekambarantha Ayyar. Non-chordata (animals without
backbone) General characters and classification up to classes
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[salient features of classes of Invertebrate phyla not to be given] with
suitable examples of the following phyla: Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterata,
Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca and
Echinodermata. Chordata (Animals with backbone) Fundamental
characters and classification of chordata up to subphyla Hemichordata,
Urochordata, Cephalochordata and Vertebrata with suitable examples.
Subphylum Vertebrata Salient features with examples of (i) Subphylum Subphylum Vertebrata Salient features with examples of (i) Subphylum
Pisces: Class Chondreichthyes and Class Osteichthyes); (ii) Superclass
Tetrapoda: Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves and Mammalia. Differences between
non-chordates and chordates.
Study of Morphology: Cockroach Periplaneta sp. Morphology
(Structure of head capsule and compound eye not required).Digestive and
nervous systems.
Animal resources: Sericulture; Definition. Main aspects moriculture,
rearing of silkworms and reeling.
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Brief account of moriculture: definition, methods (row and pit systems)
and its importance. Types of silk mulberry and non-mulberry (Tasar, Eri
and Muga). Diseases of mulberry silkworm Pebrine, Muscardine or
Calcino, Flacherie and Grasserie [Listing of diseases and causative
organisms only].
Aquaculture: Definition. Areas fin fisheries and shell fisheries. Aquaculture: Definition. Areas fin fisheries and shell fisheries.
Pisciculture: definition, capture fisheries and culture fisheries. Inland
fisheries procedure. Monoculture, monosex culture and polyculture
(composite fish farming) meaning with examples.
Dairy: Definition. Types of indigenous cattle with examples based on
utility draught, milching and dual purpose (Cow breeds Sindhi,
Sahiwal, Amrithmahal, Hallikar, Ongole and Haryana; Buffalo breeds
Murrah, Surti, Mehsana and Nagpuri). Examples of high yielding exotic
breeds (Holstein, Red Dane, Jersey and Brown Swiss). Nutritive value of
milk. Utility of cattle biogas, leather, gelatin and organic manure.
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Poultry: Definition. Types of indigenous fowls with examples based on
utility layers, broilers and dual purpose (Aseel, Chittagong, Ghagus,
Basra and Kadaknath). Examples of exotic breeds (White Leghorn,
Cornish, Rhode Island Red Plymouth Rock and Newhampshire). Giriraj
origin and salient features.
Nutritive value of egg. Diseases ( Respiratory mycoplasmosis, Fowl pox Nutritive value of egg. Diseases ( Respiratory mycoplasmosis, Fowl pox
candidiasis, Raniketh and Fowl cholera) Mentioning of diseases and
causative organisms only.
Vermiculture: Definition and procedure. Vermicompost degradation of
organic wastes and role of Earthwormin soil fertility.
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BIOLOGY II
GENERAL BIOLOGY TOPICS
Molecular Biology: Nucleic acids: DNA Occurrence, DNA as the genetic
material (with the experiment of Avery as evidence), chemical
composition, structure (Watson Crick model), Semiconservative method
of replication. RNA Occurrence, chemical composition, brief account of of replication. RNA Occurrence, chemical composition, brief account of
structure and functions of genetic RNA, rRNA, mRNA and tRNA (clover
leaf model).
Gene: The gene, the genetic code and genetic control of protein synthesis
Concept of gene (prokaryotic and eukaryotic), genetic code and its
characteristics, genetic control of protein synthesis (transcription and
translation) and Lac operon concept.
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Biotechnology: Introduction: Scope of biotechnology.
Genetic Engineering: Introduction; Tools used in genetic engineering
Vectors (plasmid pUC18), Enzymes (REN and Ligase), Host cell (E.coli)
and Bioreactors.
Recombinant DNA technology and its applications: Insulin synthesis to be
used as an example. used as an example.
A brief account of: DNA fingerprinting, Gene therapy, Human genome
project, Monoclonal antibodies.
Improvement of crop plants: Breeding techniques; Tissue culture
technique organ culture example: stem; transgenic plants example:
Golden rice.
Improvement of animals: Breeding techniques and stem cell culture,
transgenic animals example: Cattle.
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Hazards and safeguards of genetic engineering.
BOTANY TOPICS
Plant history & anatomy: Introduction: Definition and general
classification of plant tissues.
Meristems: Definition, structure and classification based on position,
origin and function (theories an apical organization not required). origin and function (theories an apical organization not required).
Permanent Tissues Distribution, structure and functions of: Simple
tissues: Parenchyma (Chorenchyma and Aerenhyma), Clollenchyma
(angular, lacunar & lamellar) and Sclerenchyma Fibres (Intraxylary and
Extraxylary), Sclereids (Macrosclereids, Brachysclereids, Astrosclereids
and Osteosclereids).
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Complex tissues: Xylem and Phloem. Definition of the terms: Primary and
secondary vascular tissues, exarch xylem, endarch xylem, collateral
conjoint open and collateral conjoint closed vascular bundles, radial
arrangement of vascular tissues. Secondary growth in dicot stem:
intrastelar and extrastelar secondary growth. Plant physiology.
Water relations of plants: Fundamental concepts: Importance of water Water relations of plants: Fundamental concepts: Importance of water
to plants. Significance and definitions of the following: Imbibition,
Diffusion, Osmosis, Endosmosis, Exosmosis, Plasmolysis, Deplasmolysis,
Turgor pressure, Well pressure, Osmotic pressure. Water potential and its
components.
Absorption of water: Structure of root hair. Sources of water for plants
(available water and nonavailable water). Region of absorption of water in
plants. Entry of water from soil into xylem of root. Active and passive
absorption of water (active absorption to show osmotic and non osmotic
processes).
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Ascent of sap: Definition and evidences to show the involvement of xylem
(the Balsam plant experiment). Composition of xylem sap. Transpiration
pull theory merits and demerits.
Loss of water in plants: Transpiration Definition and types. Structure of a
typical stomatal apparatus (dicot example only). Mechanism of stomatal
movement Stewards Starch hydrolysis theory and K+ pump theory. movement Stewards Starch hydrolysis theory and K+ pump theory.
Factors influencing the rate of transpiration (external). Significance of
transpiration. A brief note on antitranspirants.
Guttation: A brief account of guttation occurrence, causes and structure
of hydathode.
Translocation of solutes: Definition and evidences in support of
involvement of phloem in the process (Girdling experiment and Tracer
method). Composition of phloem sap. Munchs mass flow hypothesis with
merits and demerits. Vein loading.
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Bioenergetics: Introduction: Light as the source of energy and ATP as energy
currency.
Photosynthesis: Definition. Ultrastructure of the chloroplast. Photosynthetic
pigments and their role; composition of photsystems I & II. (Molecular
structures and formulae not required). Mechanism light reaction cyclic
and noncyclic photophosprylations; Dark reaction (C3 pathway Calvin
cycle) (details of regeneration steps not required); C4 pathway and CAM cycle) (details of regeneration steps not required); C4 pathway and CAM
(definition and examples only). Influence of external factors on
photosynthesis; Blackmans law of limiting factors. Significance of
photosynthesis.
Respiration: Definition and types (aerobic and anaerobic). Ultra structure of
mitochondrion. Mechanism of aerobic respiration Glycolysis, Krebs cycle
and Terminal oxidation. Anaerobic respiration Mechanism of fermentation
in the presence of yeast and lactic acid bacteria. Role of external factors,
respiratory quotient (RQ) and its significance and Pasteur effect.
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Growth and growth regulators in plants: Growth: Definition, regions of
growth, phases of growth and growth curve.
Growth regulators: Definition. Role of the following plant hormones
(Details of experiments on discovery of hormones not required):
i. Auxins.
ii. Gibberellins. ii. Gibberellins.
iii. Cytokinins.
iv. Abscissic acid.
v. Ethylene.
Synthetic growth regulators and their applications (with reference to IAA,
IBA, NAA, 2, 4-D, BAP and Ethephon).
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GENERAL BIOLOGY TOPICS
Genetics: Mendelian genetics: Mendel and his work. Definitions of the
following terms: Allele, Phenotype, Genotype, Homozygous and
Heterozygous. Principles of inheritance: Unit characters, dominance, law
of segregation (purity of gametes) and law of independent assortment.
Monohybrid cross, Dilhybrid cross and Test cross.
Deviations from Mendelian laws: Incomplete dominance: Example
Flower colour in Mirabilis jalapa.
Multiple allelism: Example ABO blood groups and their inheritance in
man: Blood typing; Rh factor with a note on erythroblastosis foetalis. Sex
linked inheritance in man: Example Inheritance of colourblindness and
hypertrichosis in man.
Genetic disorders in man: Chromosomal disorders Downs syndrome,
Klinefelters syndrome, Turners syndrome and Cri-du-Chat syndrome.
Gene disorders Sickle cell anemia, haemophilia.
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Biodiversity: Definition and Types: Ecosystem or habitat diversity,
Species diversity and Genetic diversity.
Biodiversity profiles of India and Karnataka: Species diversity, Endemic
species, Threatened species and Endangered species.
Benefits of biodiversity: Economic Traditional crop varieties and lesser
known plants and animals of food value, medicinal plants harvested from known plants and animals of food value, medicinal plants harvested from
wild habitat. Ecological/Social For controlling soil water regimes and
hydrology, for efficient organic residue management and soil fertility
management. Ethical Cultural, Spiritual and Religious belief systems
centred around the concept of sacred species, sacred groves and sacred
landscapes.
Biodiversity depletion: Anthropocentric causes urbanization, expansion
of agriculture, deforestation, pollution, acidification of soil and water,
mining activities, desertification and loss of soil fertility.
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Intellectual property rights: Patenting life forms.
Concept of ecosystem sustainability: Conservation of natural resources
based on traditional ecological knowledge (TEK): Conservation of Water
rainwater harvesting and watershed management. Conservation of soil
Prevention of soil erosion and maintenance of soil fertility: methods of soil
conservation. Conservation of forests Afforestation and maintenance of conservation. Conservation of forests Afforestation and maintenance of
biosphere reserves. Conservation of wild life (i) Setting up of national
parks, sanctuaries, bioreserves and zoos (ii) Habitat improvement.
Global issues: Concept, causes, effects and control measures of the
following: Global warming and greenhouse effect, Ozone layer depletion,
Acid rain, Nuclear winter.
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BOTANY TOPICS
Man in health and diseases: Concept of Homeostasis The central
Dogma in physiology: Definition. Meaning of internal environment. Factors
to be kept constant to achieve homeostasis. An example to illustrate
homeostasis regulation of blood glucose level by liver and pancreas
through negative feed back. A note on diabetes mellitus. through negative feed back. A note on diabetes mellitus.
Body defence and immunity: Introduction. Nonspecific body defences :
a) Surface barriers b) Cellular and bio-chemical defences: phagocytosis,
natural killer cells, interferons and inflammatory response. Specific body
defences (immunity): Antigen and antibody, role of B and T lymphocytes.
Types of immunity: Active (infection and vaccination) and Passive (from
mother and immune serumY-globulins).
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Digestion: Gross anatomy of human digestive system (structure of tooth not
required). Components of food (concept of balanced diet). Physiology of
digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Disorders: Causes, symptoms
and prevention of hyperacidity and ulcer, jaundice and its types and hepatitis.
Circulation: Introduction. Gross anatomy of the human heart. Mechanism of
working of heart cardiac cycle, stroke volume, cardiac out-put, complete
double circulation. Origin and conduction of heart beat. Mechanism of blood double circulation. Origin and conduction of heart beat. Mechanism of blood
clotting (Best and Taylor theory). Blood pressure hypotension and
hypertension. Disorders causes and symptoms of myocardial infarction and
cyanosis.
Respiration: Gross anatomy of human respiratory system. Mechanism of
respiration:
(i) Breathing (inspiration and expiration)
(ii) External respiration (exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between
alveoli and blood)
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(iii) Internal respiration (exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between
blood and body cells)
(iv) Cellular respiration. Disorders: Rhinitis, Asthma and bronchogenic
carcinoma. Artificial breathing.
Excretion: Introduction. Gross structure of nephron, Physiology of urine
formation. Chemical composition of urine. Disorders: a. Renal failure formation. Chemical composition of urine. Disorders: a. Renal failure
acute and chronic b. Renal calculi. Kidney replacement therapy: a brief
note on dialysis (haemodialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal
dialysis) and kidney transplantation.
Nervous system: Components CNS, PNS & ANS. Human brain
structure (sagittal section only) and functions (functional areas of
cerebrum not required). Human spinal cord structure and functions.
Meaning of reflex arc and reflex action. A brief study of the endocrine
functions of the pituitary. Disorders: Meaning, causes and symptoms of
epilepsy,
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Biology Syllabus
Parkinsons disease, Alzheimers disease and Huntingtons chorea.
Alcoholism and its effects. Narcotic drugs meaning, listing of types
(stimulants, depressants, analgesics and hallucinogens) and their effects.
Drug abuse and addiction, Efforts to counter alcoholismand drug menace
Continuity of life: Developmental biology (basics of sexual reproduction)
Gametogenesis: Spermatogenesis formation of spermatids and Gametogenesis: Spermatogenesis formation of spermatids and
spermiogenesis (details of spermiogenesis are not required).
Ultrastructure of human sperm. Oogenesis. Generalized structure of ovum.
Fertilization Definition. Types external and internal. Mechanism.
Significance.
Early development of frog Structure of egg. Cleavage. Blastulation.
Gastrulation. Derivatives of primary germlayers.
MU OET 2015
Biology Syllabus
Human Reproduction: A brief account of Fertilization, Implantation,
Placenta. Role of gonadotropins and sex hormones in males and females
(meaning of menstrual cycle to be highlighted).
Fertility control Need for fertility control. Survey of family planning
methods: Spacing methods (Barriers, IUDs, Hormonal and Physiological)
and Terminal methods (Tubectomy and Vasectomy). and Terminal methods (Tubectomy and Vasectomy).
Infertility control Meaning and causes of infertility in males and females.
Remedical methods (Assisted conception methods) IVF,ET,GIFT and
ZIET. (details of GIFT AND ZIFT not required).
Sexually transmitted diseases Meaning, causative organisms, mode of
infection, symptoms and preventive measures of gonorrhoea, syphilis and
AIDS.
MU OET 2015 GENERAL
ENGLISHSyllabus
Broadly, this paper includes questions on general English like spotting of
errors, sentence improvement, vocabulary etc.
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